Committee on Nuclear Regulatory Activities (CNRA)

Working methods

The CNRA meets twice per year, usually in June and in early
December, to discuss regulatory issues of concern, review the work performed,
and decide the future programme. The June meeting is dedicated to a single
issue or topic which is discussed in great detail. The discussion is prepared
by an ad-hoc organising committee which collects and analyses relevant
information provided by Member countries. The Programme of work is carried
out mostly by the Working Group on Inspection Practices (WGIP) and
a number of ad-hoc Task Groups.

During its meetings the CNRA exchanges information on events
with regulatory significance, on the evolution of regulatory requirements,
and on regulatory measures under consideration in Member countries. The
CNRA also discusses issues which will present new or increased challenges
to nuclear bodies over the medium- and long-term. One area that requires
continuing and specialised regulatory attention is inspection practices.

The CNRA works with the Committee on the Safety of Nuclear
Installations (CSNI), other NEA committees, and other international organisations,
to promote cooperation among regulators.